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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.69, 1,271.52 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.69, 1,271.52 and 231.46 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.69 : 1,271.52 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.69/1,271.52 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.69x = 1,271.52 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.69x = 294,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,306.02/847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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